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brighten in German

brighten in German is aufhellen, schönen — brighten means to make or become lighter or more vivid in colour.

brighten in German

aufhellen
verb
schönen
verb
(transitive) To make illustrious, or more distinguished; to add luster or splendor to

What does "brighten" mean?

  1. verb To make or become lighter or more vivid in colour.
    "A coat of white paint brightened the whole room."
  2. verb To make or become more cheerful.
    "Her visit really brightened his day."
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brighten in a sentence

  • A coat of white paint brightened the whole room.
  • Her visit really brightened his day.
  • His mood brightened as soon as the sun came out.

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What is "brighten" in German?
"brighten" in German is aufhellen, schönen. brighten means: To make or become lighter or more vivid in colour.
How do you use "brighten" in a sentence?
Example: "A coat of white paint brightened the whole room." In German, "brighten" is aufhellen, schönen.
Are there other ways to say "brighten" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "brighten": aufhellen, schönen.
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